Archive for December, 2015

Here’s a fun new event at the Hunter’s Crossing Chick-fil-a: the first Tuesday of each month they will be offering a Preschool Hour from 9:30-10:30 a.m. They will have crafts and music for preschoolers, plus each month will feature different activities including crafts, stories, and special events. The first Preschool Hour is Tuesday, Jan. 5th (next week).

The Educents team is excited to share some of their favorite deals and products of 2015 with you this holiday season. Each staff member chose their favorite deal for the holidays and included it in this handy guide. As always, you’ll find the best products and prices when you shop at Educents. You’re also helping small businesses grow into something spectacular. Check out the deals by clicking the image, or clicking below. Educents has something for everyone on your list!

Our new Maryville Kroger has a fantastic feature called ClickList. Have you tried it yet? ClickList allows you ro place a grocery order online, and then pick your groceries up at Kroger without having to go inside at all! We have a baby, and sometimes shopping with kids is a bit overwhelming for me. While I also enjoy browsing inside the store, and looking for clearance deals and manager’s specials, there are times when I could see ClickList being very helpful. Here’s how it works:

3. Place your order! There is a $4.95 convenience fee for ClickList, but it’s waived for the first three times you use the service.

4. Head to Kroger during your chosen time frame. Pull in to the Kroger ClickList area (it’s on the left side if you’re facing the building) and park in one of the designated spots. Call the number listed to let Kroger know you’re there, and they’ll bring your groceries out to you, You can use paper coupons, too! You’ll pay by credit card using an iPad, although they can make change for you inside if you prefer to use cash.

Here is my daughters’ big Christmas present! I couldn’t resist purchasing a year of Magic School Bus science at this price, and wanted to recommend it to you all too!

If you have kiddos who enjoy the Magic School Bus books or videos–and if you like doing science experiments with them–then you’ll LOVE The Magic School Bus Science Club!

Developed by a team of Harvard graduates, scientists, and educators, the award-winning Magic School Bus Science Kits are delivered monthly right to your doorstep. Children will explore science through experiments that will spark an interest and curiosity in science.

Each kit includes a colorful manual based on The Magic School Bus characters, as well as everything you need to complete at least seven experiments related to that month’s theme. Would your child LOVE this gift? If so, now’s a great time to buy!

Between now and December 13th you can get 55% OFF a year long subscription to the Magic School Bus Science Club and FREE shipping in the Continental United States! Ships to Canada for $2/month. Just go here, add Magic School Bus Science Club to your cart, use code MSB10 at checkout and you’ll receive an additional 10% off the already discounted price – bringing the total to just $9 per month, DELIVERED!

The first kit will ship on December 15th, making it a perfect holiday gift!

Disclaimer: I am an Educents affiliate, so purchases from links above will help support this site. However, I do not recommend anything that I would not personally buy!

Amazon is currently offering 25% off any single book purchase up to a total discount of $10. (You can see the details here.) One suggestion for a possible Christmas gift? The Puffin in Bloom collection, above, is absolutely gorgeous, and it’s already discounted 40%. With this code, you’ll get the $64 set for just $28.80!

Disclosure: This site is an Amazon affiliate, and purchases made through Amazon links (including linked book covers) may result in my receiving a small commission (at no additional cost to you).

There will be a free performance of “A Christmas Carol” tonight at 7 p.m. at Vienna Coffeehouse in Maryville. This is a 1940s radio-style drama, and it is such a treat! We really enjoyed this show last year and plan to be there tonight!

As a special gift to the community, Chattanooga’s Creative Discovery Museum will be hosting one free night and two Free Days in December! They are:

Thursday, December 10 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. is their monthly Free Family Night.

Friday, December 11 and Saturday, December 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. are their annual Community Free Days.

Come make a splash in RiverPlay, dig the dinos in Excavation Station, create a masterpiece in Arts Alley and more! We LOVE the Creative Discovery Museum and always find that it’s worth the trip to Chattanooga! For more information and directions, visit their website here.